The holidays pose a tough challenge for sticking with a healthy cancer diet during treatment. When you’re enjoying the festivities and joys of the season, it can be tempting to indulge in the dazzling array of treats surrounding you. But although most December holiday treats both look and taste wonderful, most are super sugary, spicy and greasy. Not what the doctor ordered. To help you avoid feeling unwell by straying from your cancer diet, we at Mesothelioma Circle took 10 diet tips from mental toughness author and motivational speaker Steven Siebold and adapted them for a mesothelioma … [Read more...]
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Best Foods for Mesothelioma Chemotherapy
Carefully planning a diet is never more important than during mesothelioma chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is currently one of the main treatments for mesothelioma. But as we discussed in a recent post, a side effect of chemotherapy often is nausea and lack of appetite. This can lead to weight loss at a time when a mesothelioma patient needs physical as well as emotional strength to withstand the treatment. As the ancient Greek doctor Hippocrates, considered to be the father of western medicine said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” With these words from the 5th Century BC, … [Read more...]
A Little Dark Chocolate for a Mesothelioma Diet
With some of life’s pleasures diminished by illness, it’s good to know that an optimal mesothelioma diet could include some dark chocolate – with the doctor’s approval, of course. Food is more than nutrition. It is part of our identity and culture, according to anthropologists. Enjoying a favorite treat can make us feel happy and is nice way to stay connected to fond memories. Dark chocolate also may help improve blood circulation, scientific evidence suggests. Several studies have reported that dark chocolate may improve artery flexibility. Now a new study finds that eating dark chocolate … [Read more...]
5 Foods That Fight Mesothelioma Fatigue
Trying to fight mesothelioma isn’t for cowards. It takes every bit of courage and energy you can muster. Given the realities of the disease, the toll it takes and all that you need to do – doctor appointments, lab visits, attorney meetings and more- it is easy to feel overwhelmed with fatigue. There are simple changes you can make to your diet to help fight mesothelioma fatigue and sustain your level of energy throughout the day. Here, based on suggestions from Caring.com, are 5 foods that provide sustained energy and are rich in nutrients that help convert food into energy. Check with your … [Read more...]
Smoothies for a Healthful Mesothelioma Diet
Smoothies – the popular milkshake-like drinks made from blending fruits with dairy products such as milk, ice cream and yogurt and/or nut butters and protein powders – offer an ideal way to boost a mesothelioma diet. Smoothies provide a pleasant way for a mesothelioma patient to consume more protein and nutrient-loaded calories, especially during chemotherapy. Going out for a professionally-made smoothie at a place like Jamba Juice can be a treat but it’s also fun and easy to whip up your own smoothie concoctions at home. With summer here, supermarkets, farmer’s markets, and roadside … [Read more...]
Is Juicing Good For Mesothelioma Patients?
Meeting the nutritional needs of a mesothelioma patient can be a challenge. So you’d think that juicing- which is kind of a foodie fad right now –would be perfect for just about any mesothelioma patient. Juicing involves extracting the juice from fresh raw fruits and vegetables or pulverizing the produce into a liquid with pulp. Juices like freshly squeezed orange juice can be a refreshing snack or addition to a meal for a mesothelioma patient, especially on a warm summer day. But the American Cancer Society states that “There is no convincing scientific evidence that extracted juices are … [Read more...]